Racing a Sprint Distance Triathlon

Nutrition and pacing strategies for the beginner and intermediate sprint racers

Nutrition

Breakfast 3 hours prior to wave send off

1 gel prior to swim 15 minutes before

1 bottle on bike - w/at least 300 calories – take water at aid station as you need it1 gel with 3 miles to go on bike

Water or Gatorade at every aid station - take something!

Heart Rate MonitorWear it so you can see the numbers later - good information for you, and information can be compared to races later in the season. Look for HR to be around LT or + during the entire race.

Race Strategy for a Beginner Racer:Swim: Ease into swim, get into your flow and your own rhythm. [.....]

Author

mikericci

Our coaching philosophy is to help you get the most out of your available training time. We don’t believe in junk mileage or useless workouts. We combine the most current research and triathlon training techniques with proven race strategies to help our athletes reach their goals.

Author

mikericci

Our coaching philosophy is to help you get the most out of your available training time. We don’t believe in junk mileage or useless workouts. We combine the most current research and triathlon training techniques with proven race strategies to help our athletes reach their goals.